How long does Chicken Jalfrezi keep in the fridge?

Chicken Jalfrezi keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Chicken Jalfrezi ahead of time?

Yes. Chicken Jalfrezi is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Chicken Jalfrezi?

Classic pairings include roti, rice. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Chicken Jalfrezi

Name: Chicken Jalfrezi
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breast, julienned; 1 onion, sliced; 1 red capsicum, julienned; 1 green capsicum, julienned; 2 tomatoes, julienned; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 3 green chillies, slit; 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt

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Stir-fry style

Time: 30 min
Serves: 3
Calories: 340 kcal
Protein: 38 g

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Method

1Heat oil in a wok over high heat, brown quickly chicken julienne till coloured — 4 minutes; remove.
2Add onions and ginger-garlic, stir-fry 2 minutes till golden.
3Toss in capsicums and green chillies, keep the heat high for 2 minutes — they must stay crunchy.
4Add tomatoes, chilli powder, salt and a splash of water; cook 3 minutes till shiny.
5Return chicken with ketchup and vinegar, toss for 2 minutes till everything is coated.
6Finish with garam masala — a Jalfrezi is bright, shiny, with veg still snapping.

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Built on chicken — swap with paneer or tofu; reduce cook time to 20 minutes total.

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